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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources